Posted on 02.12.10

DENVER, CO (February 12, 2010)

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce is adjusting nicely to Craig Hospital (Englewood, CO) where he is undergoing rehabilitation for injuries sustained on December 31, 2009. Kevin continues to show his determination and positive attitude as he makes progress and defies the odds every day.

This has been a tough but inspiring time for the Pearce family. The outpouring of thoughts and prayers from fans & friends continues to help the family stay strong and be a source of strength for Kevin.

Kevin and his parents would like to extend a special thanks to the following companies that have shown tremendous support for Kevin and his family during this time: Burton Snowboards, Nike 6.0, JetBlue, Amp Beverage, Volcom, Frends and Mosaic Sports Management.

Pia and Simon would also like to thank the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), which continues to offer guidance to Kevin and his family.

For media inquires please contact Danielle Burch at 212.529.1598 and/or danielle@shpny.com.

Posted on 01.25.10

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (January 25, 2010)

Kevin Pearce, snowboarder and Norwich, VT native, continues to make progress at the University of Utah Hospital where he has been recovering after an accident on December 31, 2009.

Elaine Skalabrin, MD, Medical Director of Neuro Critical Care who has been one of Kevin’s doctors, states; “Kevin is making excellent progress and will move from the Critical Care to Neuro Acute Care unit at the University of Utah Hospital today. He is working very hard to make daily progress in therapy, and his sense of humor and optimism are apparent as he begins his rehabilitation.”

Kevin’s parents and family members remain by his side and continue to be grateful for all of the support shown from Kevin’s friends and fans worldwide.

Kevin’s Facebook Fan page, Well Wishes to our Frend Kevin Pearce, is still the preferred site for people posting their get-well wishes and for getting the most current and reliable information.

For media inquires please contact Danielle Burch at 212.529.1598 and/or danielle@shpny.com.

So, I think Shaun White just may have a voodoo doll of the riders who may be a threat to him – and he’s just takin’em out one by one…

First Kevin Pearce

Now Danny Davis

For Real?

Mason – look out.

“A serious back injury will prevent American halfpipe snowboarder Danny Davis from competing in the 2010 Games.

The 21-year-old was injured in a four-wheeling accident over the weekend and will undergo spine surgery on Monday at a Utah hospital, according to a message on his Facebook site.” – CTV Olympic Website

Now Shaun White is the only one on the Olympic team?

::le sigh::

My wishes continue to go out to KP and now sadly out to DD for speedy recoveries.

xo

ps – just found out from my roommate that Mason is already out with a dislocated shoulder and a badly sprained Wrist…3 down…

The mountain opened yesterday, Saturday, and from what I’ve heard, I’m not missing out on much, which makes me feel a little better. This just gives my plenty of time to do other stuff…things of which i cant think of at the moment.

BUT – i do have a California King size bed that my roommate, Daryl, is letting me use. The thing is huge its awesome. first time I’ve had a bed of my own in over 6 months…no more futons for me for a long while.

But, back to my ankle. The swelling has gone down  A LOT which is awesome and in a week or so I can start doing PT.

I’m feeling good about the recovery and feeling like I’m gonna bounce back from this just as well as i bounced back from my ACL surgery on my right knee.

Here are a few images for your enjoyment:

Looked down at my ankle that I couldn’t move and crawled off the tramp.
As of right now its pins and needles on the top of my foot, I can’t pull it up but I can wiggle all my toes, and there two gash like marks around my ankle that look like the skin was pulled apart…but there’s no blood.

Conveniently, i leave at 11am today go home to Palm Springs and the coming Friday I’m supposed to drive back to Mammoth.
All this may change now that i am unable to walk.

I didn’t go to the hospital because i have no insurance. I’m waiting to go when I get home.

Both my Mom and I know this is pretty bad due to the fact and way I was crying.
A. I never cry
B. if I do its only after a long time and due to the fact that i can’t ride

So, the fact that i was balling on the phone from the pain…not good.
My mom even said, “Missy, you’ve never cried like this.” I told her I know and I’m just really scared – which I am.
This is going to jeopardize my whole season, my job, my living situation…everything.
Not only am I ultimately fucking up my deal, but Brooke, Nolan, and Daryl might have to find another person to live in the house super last min. Hopefully, if that turns out to be the case, Josh will still be looking for a place and would want to take it over.

I cant sleep and the Advil just isn’t doing the job. Kumara had told me, “Everything happens for a reason, God loves me, and I’m going to be ok.” I told her, “perhaps this is what I get for not going to church in a long while.” we shared a laugh and then I was once again focused on the pain. As i was laying on the floor elevating my ankle on a chair, I began to think about what Kumara had told me…perhaps this was all for a reason. for example; I will now have a reason to sit and make my resume for that ESPN snowboard blogger position EPIC. Also, it will give me all the time i need to make an awesome audition video for The Real World.
Whatever this “reason” maybe…it blows ass since it keeps me from riding.

i think the swelling has gone down just a bit over the past few hours, but it’s still sore to the touch and I can’t pull my foot up…the worst part is the pins and needles on the top of my foot – that is what’s concerning me the most.

I’m pretty sure that I’ve torn some ligaments which in recent experience (right knee ACL and right Shoulder ACL) just sucks. If anything, hopefully I’ll only be out for a couple months…I think I could handle that but anything more… I might as well just stay the fuck home in the desert.

I’m going to try and find a comfortable position again and see if sleeping sets in. Most likely wont, but i cant try.

bummed.